Monterey County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 52 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monterey County, CA is a county in California with a population of 434,011 (178th of 3,094). It ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (175th of 3,094), Median Household Income (196th of 3,093), Median Income (196th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,058th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (1,843rd of 3,094).

Population
434K
178th highest of 3,094
Density
132.2
753rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.47%
2,249th highest of 3,094
Area
3,282
155th highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    175th of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$97,230
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    196th of 3,093
  3. Adults with Depression (%)19.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 231st of 2,916
  4. Median Income$97,230
    Poorest Counties
    196th of 2,000
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)31.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 292nd of 2,916
  6. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 295th of 2,916
  7. Heating Degree Days per Year2,758
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    605th of 3,050
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 621st of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year581
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 685th of 3,050
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)28.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    882nd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$781,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,058th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$2,055
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,050th of 3,090
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)70.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,562nd of 2,916
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)16.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,550th of 2,916
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)25.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,444th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,856th of 2,916
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)25.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,843rd of 3,094
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,501st of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)12.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,432nd of 3,094
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,185th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (56), weakest Health (55). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 19 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Santa Cruz County, CA85% similar
  2. Napa County, CA81% similar
    Compared on 17 of 19
  3. Marin County, CA81% similar
    Compared on 16 of 19
  4. Santa Barbara County, CA79% similar
  5. Sonoma County, CA79% similar
    Compared on 15 of 19

Quick answers

What is the population of Monterey County, CA?
Monterey County, CA has a population of 434,011, 178th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monterey County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, Monterey County, CA ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (175th of 3,094); Median Household Income (196th of 3,093); Median Income (196th of 2,000).
Where does Monterey County, CA rank worst?
Monterey County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,058th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (1,843rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monterey County, CA?
Rankodex ranks Monterey County, CA on 52 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

52 metrics with a value for this place, in 15 topics